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We cover everything from camping and kayaking to biking and backpacking with videos, photos and articles.http://justnw.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)Blogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-5971737621334480410Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:47:00 +00002012-10-21T19:24:03.914-07:00humormountain bikingoutdoorspure awesomenessMountain biking dogA cute video about a dog that likes mountain biking <br /><br /><object height="281" width="500"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://www.pinkbike.com/v/227689/l/"><embed src="http://www.pinkbike.com/v/227689/l/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="281" width="500"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/video/227689/">Lily Shreds trailside.</a> on <a href="http://www.pinkbike.com/">pinkbike.com</a>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/11/mountain-biking-dog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-5464772925732697852Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:30:00 +00002011-09-30T20:38:56.526-07:00crashfallhumoroutdoorssnowFall is here!I know I have been kind of missing over the last few months from Just Northwest and I apologize. It's certainly been a busy time.<br /><br />I'm still recovering from my knee surgery that I had in June and just haven't been able to get out hiking yet. My outdoor activities have been consisting of mainly walks around the block. Kinda lame.<br /><br />But hopefully I'll be hitting the trails again soon! (At least for a test run with the knee) And with fall here it's a great time to get out and see the leaves! I'll post some trail ideas for going and seeing the colors of fall in the Seattle area.<br /><br />There is even reports snow might be showing up in the mountains by next week. So until then, enjoy these wipeouts!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ueAQx42u_-E" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-is-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-7814705324280438769Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:59:00 +00002011-08-04T13:01:48.517-07:00cyclingHTC-ColumbiaHTC-HighroadMark CavendishTour de FranceTeam HTC-Highroad to disband after seasonThis is some very unfortunate and sad news coming from the cycling world. Cycling team HTC-Highroads will be disbanding at the end of the season.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Top professional cycling team HTC-Highroad is folding after five years in the sport following an unsuccessful effort to secure a long-term sponsor. </span><p style="font-style: italic;">Team owner Bob Stapleton announced the decision Thursday, urging riders such as 20-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish of Britain, top time trialist Tony Martin of Germany and up-and-coming American Tejay van Garderen to find new teams for 2012.</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><div style="font-style: italic;" id="sidebar"> </div><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;">The American squad has been one of pro cycling’s most successful since it was formed, winning 484 races, including 54 grand tour stages.</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;">Stapleton said the team’s “success has been based on our outstanding people” and he was making the decision to disband the team now so that they could find teams in 2012.</p>I hate to see any team disband but especially a extremely successful, American team.http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/08/team-htc-highroad-to-disband-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-6745241101343389188Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:01:00 +00002011-07-22T10:03:01.367-07:00Bear GryllshumorMan vs. WildBear Grylls Underneath Jimmy Kimmel's DeskThis is hilarious. Bear Grylls tries to survive under Jimmy Kimmel's desk.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5SXzBUIvtjY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/bear-grylls-underneath-jimmy-kimmels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-3615525216446151141Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:34:00 +00002011-07-12T20:37:32.511-07:00Bear GryllsMan vs. Wildvideo gamesREI blog postToday I got a blog posted on the REI blog.<br /><br />It's called:<br /><br /><a href="http://findout.rei.com/blog_detail/?contentid=5481346642666875598">Can a Video Game Improve Your Outdoor Survival Skills?</a><br /><br />I talk about the new Man vs. Wild video game.<br /><br />Please check it out and let me know what you think!http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/rei-blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-5682464409958789470Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:49:00 +00002011-07-08T21:55:12.979-07:00Banff National Parkpure awesomenesswildlifeA Wild Year in Banff National ParkThis is an awesome video from Banff National Park in Canada.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">12 months. Four seasons. One revolution of the sun.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">That's how long Banff National Park's remote wildlife camera project has been going and to celebrate, we've assembled a year's worth of images from one single location into a short Wild Images video timelapse.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Have a look -- you'll be amazed by how much goes on. And it all happened a short two-and-a-half-hour stroll from the hustle and bustle of downtown Banff! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">It goes to show how alive the woods are and, if you get into them, what you might be lucky enough to see!</span><br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9MiVWM3SZAY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" width="640"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/wild-year-in-banff-national-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-4143522568722255733Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:55:00 +00002011-07-06T12:57:21.107-07:00Bear GryllsMan vs. Wildpure awesomenesstelevisionJake Gyllenhall on Man vs WildOn Monday, July 11, 2011, actor Jake Gyllenhaal joins Bear on an adventure to Iceland.<br /><br />I can't wait!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uE5HdfaB3bE" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" width="560"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/jake-gyllenhall-on-man-vs-wild.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-8257036178478238711Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:14:00 +00002012-10-21T20:15:18.186-07:00cyclingTeam Garmin CerveloTour de FranceTyler FarrarTour de France stage 3 videoHere's the video of stage 3 of the Tour de France with Tyler Farrar winning!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jLmKTpRXAao" width="560"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/tour-de-france-stage-3-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-9154265210453448719Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:00:00 +00002012-10-21T20:15:53.805-07:00bicyclecyclingTeam Garmin CerveloTour de FranceTyler FarrarTyler Farrar wins 3rd stage of Tour de FranceHappy 4th of July!<br /><br />To celebrate Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Washington won the 3rd stage of the Tour de France. He's my favorite rider and this was so awesome following the day after <a href="http://www.slipstreamsports.com/2011/07/04/race-report-tyler-wins-tour-de-france-stage-3">Team Garmin Cervelo</a> won the team time trial.<br /><br />As he crossed the finish line Farrar held up his hands to make a "W" with his fingers to honor his friend Wouter Weylandt. Weylandt died in a crash during the Giro d'Italia in May.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--lSs0LxiNQ0/ThKWGJbmrhI/AAAAAAAABas/vvvtPzlk61A/s1600/TDF_g_farrar2_600.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625723916894252562" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--lSs0LxiNQ0/ThKWGJbmrhI/AAAAAAAABas/vvvtPzlk61A/s400/TDF_g_farrar2_600.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“It’s a dream to win today. I was close the past few Tours, second, third, second, so to win a stage is incredible,” Farrar said. </span><br /><div class="span-7 column colborder"><div style="font-style: italic;">“To have the world champion and yellow jersey leading you out is amazing. Our team was perfect today, with Millar and Dean and Hushovd. The first objectives were to win the team time trial and to win a stage. Now we’ll what the rest of the Tour brings.”</div><div style="font-style: italic;">Garmin-Cervélo proudly rode at the front of the peloton to protect the leader’s jersey held by Hushovd. Five riders peeled off the front early and methodically built up a seven-minute, but it was all for naught as Garmin kept up steady to pressure to assure that Hushovd would arrive to the line with chances to defend his yellow jersey as well as challenge for the stage victory.</div><div style="font-style: italic;">“The objective today was to win with Tyler and keep the jersey,” Hushovd said. “After winning yesterday and having the jersey, now we win a stage, it’s perfect. We’ll see tomorrow if we can keep the streak going.”</div><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><br /><div style="font-style: italic;">Dave Zabriskie, Ramunas Navardauskas and Tom Danielson took turns setting tempo on the front of the peloton to keep the pressure. Strong crosswinds became a factor, especially over the day’s lone climb at a bridge over the Loire at Saint-Nazaire. The team rode perfectly to set up Farrar. Millar took a long pull in the closing 500 meters, before Hushovd then long-time leadout man Dean finishing off the work to set up Farrar. French rider Romain Feillu came through second and JJ Rojas was third, but Farrar won with style in his first-career Tour de France stage victory.</div><div style="font-style: italic;">Farrar also becomes the first American to win a Tour stage on the Fourth of July.</div>Congrats Tyler! Way to represent not only your country but also Washington!</div>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/tyler-farrar-wins-3rd-stage-of-tour-de.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-2909182681660889797Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:03:00 +00002012-10-21T20:16:05.373-07:00cyclingTeam Garmin CerveloTour de FranceTyler FarrarImpact of loss won't stop Tyler FarrarHere is a great article by Bonnie D. Ford of ESPN on Wenatchee's Tyler Farrar.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">TIFFAUGES, France -- Tyler Farrar is a sprinter disguised as a gentleman. He has all of the drive and passion but none of the abrasiveness often associated with the specialty. At 27, he is one of the most good-natured, composed presences in the peloton, and he is not one to wear his emotions on his jersey sleeve. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">That was partly why it was so heartbreaking to see him grieve publicly. Farrar's dear friend Wouter Weylandt, a Belgian from the American rider's adopted home in Ghent, died after crashing in the Giro d'Italia on May 9, leaving behind a pregnant partner. Farrar learned the news in the most jarring manner possible, from a reporter at the team bus. His Garmin-Cervelo teammate David Millar tried his best to console an inconsolable young man that night. </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The next morning, Farrar set off with the rest of the field, riding 134 miles at a deliberately neutralized pace to pay homage to Weylandt. It took more than six hours. A short distance from the finish, Weylandt's Leopard-Trek teammates went to the front and beckoned Farrar to join them. They wrapped their arms around each other's shoulders. The images of Farrar inclining his head slightly, making no effort to hide his raw, stricken face, are not easily forgotten. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/olympics/post/_/id/974/impact-of-loss-wont-stop-tyler-farrar">You can read the rest of her article over on ESPN.</a><br /><br />Here's to a great Tour for Farrar!http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/impact-of-loss-wont-stop-tyler-farrar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-5198292466304813319Sat, 02 Jul 2011 16:47:00 +00002012-10-21T20:16:20.638-07:00cyclingTeam Garmin CerveloTeam RadioshackTour de FranceTyler FarrarHappy Tour de France day!Today the Tour de France started! 10 Americans in it. Including Tyler Farrar of Wenatchee, Washington.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lyBGMx5YitI" width="560"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/07/happy-tour-de-france-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-1375506479256630698Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:09:00 +00002011-06-30T10:25:23.963-07:00campingGlacier National ParkhikingGoing-to-the-Sun Road may open later than ever this yearLast July I visited Brandon in Polson, Montana and we took a trip to Glacier National Park while I was there.<br /><br />You can watch <a href="http://justnw.blogspot.com/2010/07/glacier-national-park-part-one.html">day one</a> and <a href="http://justnw.blogspot.com/2010/07/glacier-national-park-part-two.html">day two</a> of our adventure and of course, don't forget <a href="http://justnw.blogspot.com/2010/07/brandon-vs-goat.html">Brandon vs. the goat</a>!<br /><br />On our trip we headed up Going-to-the-Sun Road. But this year visitors to the park might not be able to make that trip.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sCjPojLCGCY/TgyvzTBKIOI/AAAAAAAABak/HTBZToDLdnY/s1600/going%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bsun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sCjPojLCGCY/TgyvzTBKIOI/AAAAAAAABak/HTBZToDLdnY/s400/going%2Bto%2Bthe%2Bsun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624063330492227810" border="0" /></a><br />The Great Falls Tribune ran an article yesterday about how the road may not open until very late this year.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — Only twice in the history of the Going-to-the-Sun Road has the scenic drive in Glacier National Park opened for the season after July 4.</span><p style="font-style: italic;">This year will mark the third year the alpine section of the Sun Road isn't open on Independence Day.</p><p style="font-style: italic;">In 1933, the road had its inaugural opening on July 15. In 1943, the road opened on July 10 because of reduced staffing during World War II.</p><p style="font-style: italic;">It appears that 2011 will go down in history as one of the latest openings of the Sun Road.</p><p style="font-style: italic;">The reason for the late opening this year is a heavy snowpack and cold, snowy weather late into spring.</p>You can read the rest of the article over on <a href="http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20110630/NEWS01/106300303/Going-Sun-Road-may-open-later-than-ever?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage">The Great Falls Tribune site.</a>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/06/going-to-sun-road-may-open-later-than.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-6024825696744632927Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:25:00 +00002011-06-30T09:43:53.606-07:00cyclingTeam Garmin CerveloTour de FranceTyler FarrarNew Team Garmin-Cervélo kit features return of argyleTeam Garmin-Cervélo unveiled their new Tour de France kit today.<br /><br />And I love it.<br /><br />I was very disappointed in their kits this season when they got rid of the argyle. You can't be the Argyle Armada without argyle!<br /><br />But the Team Garmin-Cervélo 2011 Tour de France kit brings the argyle back! It also switches the dominate color from black to white on the jersey. Which will be much cooler for the hot weather of the Tour de France.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AhERcj_428/Tgyna1RtCCI/AAAAAAAABac/AYdQ1ttZFLU/s1600/TdFjerseyFull.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--AhERcj_428/Tgyna1RtCCI/AAAAAAAABac/AYdQ1ttZFLU/s400/TdFjerseyFull.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624054114098677794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The new jersey and shorts retain the distinctive Garmin and Cervélo logos, but reverse white with black on the jersey. The signature Slipstream Sports argyle is prominently displayed.<br /><br />“We’re really excited about the Tour de France kit,” said Jonathan Vaughters, CEO of Slipstream Sports and Director Sportif, Team Garmin-Cervélo. “The lighter color is perfect for hot weather and our signature argyle is more prominent.”<br /><br />This is the third time Castelli have introduced new clothing at the Tour de France. “We consider the Tour de France a very special event that deserves a special design,” said Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager.<br /><br />“This team is rider-centric, and Castelli has done its part to make sure the riders have the most comfortable and technically advanced clothing for this big event. Racing in hot weather is physically demanding, that’s a given, and despite the fact that Castelli makes some of the lightest and coolest fabrics in existence, wearing a lighter colour will make a big difference, both psychologically and physically, to a rider’s well being,” explained Steve Smith.</span>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-team-garmin-cervelo-kit-features.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-3522433548658560886Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:51:00 +00002011-06-29T14:53:58.747-07:00Team Garmin CerveloTeam Garmin-TransitionsTour de FranceTyler Farrar2011 Tour de France Garmin Cervelo jerseyIt's official. Today Team Garmin Cervelo announced that they would have a brand new jersey for the 2011 Tour de France that starts on July 2nd.<br /><br />Today they released <a href="http://www.slipstreamsports.com/2011/06/29/sneak-peek-2011-tour-de-france-jersey">a blurry "teaser" photo</a> with the real thing coming tomorrow.<br /><br />I can only hope that there is more argyle then their current jersey.http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/06/2011-tour-de-france-garmin-cervelo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-614911647734485965Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:08:00 +00002012-10-21T20:23:42.398-07:00bear attacksbear safetybear spraycampingBear Smart PSASince I've been laid up after my knee surgery (hence the lack of outdoor posts over the last few months) I've been watching a bit of tv.<br /><br />Check out this awesome PSA about bear safety:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6zn3j7qubWw" width="640"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/06/bear-smart-psa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-6835417189328673110Tue, 24 May 2011 03:07:00 +00002011-05-23T20:21:57.173-07:00flowersOutdoor Photo of the Weekwild flowersThe rhododendron is the state flower of Washington for a reasonI know I haven't been able to post too many outdoor photos lately. But at least I can enjoy some awesome flowers around my place. Check out these rhododendrons:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFgNIIC93Oo/TdsjtV8GTvI/AAAAAAAABZI/f5iIMxEd_1Y/s1600/P1020893.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFgNIIC93Oo/TdsjtV8GTvI/AAAAAAAABZI/f5iIMxEd_1Y/s400/P1020893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610117022710386418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0U1es2259II/TdsjYPDSY9I/AAAAAAAABZA/agURz9yr7LA/s1600/P1020891.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0U1es2259II/TdsjYPDSY9I/AAAAAAAABZA/agURz9yr7LA/s400/P1020891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610116660084237266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-96FYkz8EAYk/TdsjFQ-rciI/AAAAAAAABY4/CNIgUf_fZLw/s1600/P1020892.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-96FYkz8EAYk/TdsjFQ-rciI/AAAAAAAABY4/CNIgUf_fZLw/s400/P1020892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610116334184264226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xi4OFqLtjws/TdsimiYlRQI/AAAAAAAABYo/lcPLyKGzs8s/s1600/P1020895.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xi4OFqLtjws/TdsimiYlRQI/AAAAAAAABYo/lcPLyKGzs8s/s400/P1020895.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610115806280369410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EiN8r3Gw7NY/TdsizG7OjeI/AAAAAAAABYw/dcNpu21HK2U/s1600/P1020894.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EiN8r3Gw7NY/TdsizG7OjeI/AAAAAAAABYw/dcNpu21HK2U/s400/P1020894.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610116022247788002" border="0" /></a>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/05/rhododendron-is-state-flower-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-1483765045413792225Thu, 19 May 2011 16:48:00 +00002012-10-21T20:24:20.345-07:00bicyclecyclingDanny MacAskillpure awesomenessNational Bike to Work Day 2011This Friday, May 20, is National Bike to Work Day.<br /><br />So grab you're bike and head to work. And think you have a tough commute to work? Check out <a href="http://justnw.blogspot.com/2010/01/danny-macaskill-trials.html">Danny MacAskill's</a> commute. Now that's something.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iG9mhcim3dQ" width="640"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/05/national-bike-to-work-day-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-5195621774542120477Sat, 14 May 2011 22:37:00 +00002011-05-14T15:41:53.333-07:00Amgen Tour of CaliforniacyclingLevi LeipheimerTeam RadioshackTour de FranceTour of CaliforniaLevi: A DocumentarySaw this over on <a href="http://www.levination.com/">Levi Leipheimer's site</a>. I think it looks good. Worth checking out.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Coming in the fall of 2012.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This film will take its viewers on a journey through Levi Leipheimer’s rise from the mining town of Butte, Montana to the podium of the Tour de France.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Scheduled to debut during the 2012 GranFondo in Santa Rosa, CA. Sign up on our mailing list to be informed of DVD pre-sales and other film related information.</span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/23485662?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/23485662"></a></p>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/05/levi-documentary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-337105292351530957Sat, 14 May 2011 17:32:00 +00002012-10-21T20:24:33.455-07:00Amgen Tour of Californiabicyclecyclingstreet bicyclesTeam Garmin-TransitionsTeam RadioshackTour of California2011 Amgen Tour of California<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jueXNCGJxV8/Tc7BEGopyMI/AAAAAAAABYI/4i-WBKjVP8U/s1600/amgen%2Btour%2Blogo%2Bwith%2Bdate.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606630862367606978" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jueXNCGJxV8/Tc7BEGopyMI/AAAAAAAABYI/4i-WBKjVP8U/s400/amgen%2Btour%2Blogo%2Bwith%2Bdate.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 400px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 333px;" /></a><br />Tomorrow, May 15, the 2011 edition of the <a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/">Amgen Tour of California</a> kicks off and it's sure to be a great eight days of racing.<br /><br />The Tour of California is the largest cycling event in America. And because of that many of the great riders from around the world will be taking part. And with 18 teams in the race there are bound to be some some great rivalries.<br /><br />Here are the 2011 teams:<br /><div class="show-subnav"><ul id="subnav"><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-liquigas.html">Team Liquigas-Cannondale</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-rabobank.html">Team Rabobank</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-htc-highroad.html">Team HTC-Highroad</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-radioshack.html">Team RadioShack</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-saxobank.html">Team Saxo Bank SunGard </a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-bmc.html">BMC Racing Team</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-garmin-cervelo.html">Team Garmin-Cervélo </a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-bissell.html">Bissell</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-jellybelly.html">Jelly Belly Presented by Kenda</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-kelly.html">Kelly Benefit Strategies - OptumHealth</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-spidertech.html"> Spidertech Powered by C10</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-team-type1.html">Team Type 1 -sanofi-aventis</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-unitedhealthcare.html">UnitedHealthcare Presented by Maxxis</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-leopard-trek.html">Team Leopard Trek</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-sky-procycling.html">Team Sky Procycling</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-netapp.html">Team NetApp</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-kenda.html">Kenda/5-Hour Energy Pro Cycling presented by Geargrinder</a></li><li><a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Peloton/teams/team-jamis-sutter.html">Team Jamis-Sutter Home</a></li></ul></div>The official site has nice video previews of each of the stages of the race. Unfortunately there wasn't an embed option so you'll have to go to the <a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/race-live/video.html">videos page of the Amgen Tour of California site</a>.<br /><br />Tomorrow's <a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/Route/stages/stage1.html">Stage One starts</a> in South Lake Tahoe and heads to North Lake Tahoe-Northstar at Tahoe Resort.<br /><br /><section class="stage"> <div class="details"> <b>Miles:</b> 118.7 <b>KM:</b> 191.0<br /><b>Start:</b> Sun, May 15: South Lake Tahoe<br /><b>Finish:</b> North Lake Tahoe - Northstar at Tahoe Resort<br /><b>Start Time:</b> 10:30am <b>Finish ETA:</b> 3:12-3:36pm </div></section><br />The question is, what team and/or rider are you rooting for? Me, I'm still all about the argyle.http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/05/2011-amgen-tour-of-california.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-8857924859543760806Wed, 04 May 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-05-04T12:53:43.715-07:00Bear GryllsDiscovery ChannelMan vs. WildoutdoorsI'm a Runner: Bear GryllsRunners World has a great interview with Bear Grylls on their site from their May 2011 edition.<br /><br />Occupation: Host of <em>Man vs. Wild</em><br />Age: 36<br />Residence: Abersoch, U.K.<br /><br /> <strong style="font-style: italic;">How did you get started running?</strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> In the military. In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running. We would go until we ended up vomiting on the side of the road. Once I left the military, I gave up running for a while. It took me a while to realize it doesn't have to be like that. Running can be a great therapeutic way of training. These days I push myself hard, but I also slow down and take it easy sometimes. It doesn't have to be full-on hard all the time.</span><br /> <br /> <strong style="font-style: italic;">When did you get back into running?</strong><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> After the military, I spent a year being really unhealthy, not exercising. I got back into running when I was offered my first commercial [for Degree deodorant]. I thought, </span><em style="font-style: italic;">If I'm going to have to take my shirt off, I'd better start doing sit-ups and start running</em><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Later, I got my first TV series [</span><em style="font-style: italic;">Escape to the Legion</em><span style="font-style: italic;">], which was about basic training for the French Foreign Legion out in the desert of North Africa. During that time, running was a part of everyday life. We were running two or three times a day. We always had to wear these terrible thin-soled pumps [sneakers]. We had horrific blisters. I just remember these blood-soaked white pumps [sneakers].</span><br /><br />Check out the rest of <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-544--13910-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-RunnersStories-_-ImARunnerBearGrylls">the interview over at Runners World.</a>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/05/im-runner-bear-grylls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-9059084451923067776Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:18:00 +00002011-04-21T12:30:05.834-07:00Bear GryllscommercialsDegreehumorAnother Bear Grylls Degree CommercialBack in January Degree released a commercial for their new deodorant.<br /><br />Now they have a new one.<br /><br />And this one has wolverines.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KQZbxzEdQU8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-bear-grylls-degree-commercial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-7725430669659124180Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:58:00 +00002011-04-06T20:01:37.401-07:00humoroutdoorsWheat Thins Crunch StixNow I'm sure most of you know the 10 essentials. Well apparently adding number 11 as Wheat Thins Crunch Stix works.<br /><br />Kind of.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u8frN7OQPPg" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/04/wheat-thins-crunch-stix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-1694033479825170177Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:21:00 +00002011-03-29T20:23:13.295-07:00Bear GryllsMan vs. Wildpure awesomenessYes he doesI came across this gem today.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ovJikiObBgo/TZKh3g-5V9I/AAAAAAAABWo/H2AEQyEFxwo/s1600/bear%2Bgrylls2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ovJikiObBgo/TZKh3g-5V9I/AAAAAAAABWo/H2AEQyEFxwo/s400/bear%2Bgrylls2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589708062638823378" border="0" /></a><br />It wouldn't have made for nearly as dramatic of a movie franchise.http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/03/yes-he-does.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-6797003863594619948Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:16:00 +00002012-10-21T20:26:11.315-07:00outdoorspure awesomenessSeattleThe Northwest is awesomeFor anyone who has never visited Seattle or the Northwest you have no idea how much you are missing.<br /><br />The area is just amazing.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> by Joel Edwards</span><br /><br /><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/9691789?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="640"></iframe><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/9691789">Emerald City - A Scenic Short Film</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kmpvideo">KMP VIDEO Chicago</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/03/northwest-is-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326258171634559587.post-130263975078481540Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:18:00 +00002012-10-21T20:32:25.927-07:00Epic Photo of GreatnessflowersOutdoor Photo of the WeekSpringwild flowersFirst flower of 2011<a href="http://justson.blogspot.com/2011/02/february-flowers-bring-february-snow.html">Over the past few months</a> I've been showing you flowers outside my apartment.<br /><br />Today, March 9th, the first flowers bloomed.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TDlEvkT8tTY/TXgosZNOErI/AAAAAAAABWQ/n95C8krPkwk/s1600/P1020842.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582256481271419570" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TDlEvkT8tTY/TXgosZNOErI/AAAAAAAABWQ/n95C8krPkwk/s400/P1020842.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JBmZN3huqbI/TXgofUvP0SI/AAAAAAAABWI/P47GFYyGdeU/s1600/P1020846.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582256256733663522" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JBmZN3huqbI/TXgofUvP0SI/AAAAAAAABWI/P47GFYyGdeU/s400/P1020846.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_k5fP54MSyc/TXgoKjbz6aI/AAAAAAAABV4/XI3o9G3S6EU/s1600/P1020847.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582255899901421986" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_k5fP54MSyc/TXgoKjbz6aI/AAAAAAAABV4/XI3o9G3S6EU/s400/P1020847.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tKczy0Uq6xk/TXgoBrrz0-I/AAAAAAAABVw/1BlNg5p_FSw/s1600/P1020850.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582255747497186274" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tKczy0Uq6xk/TXgoBrrz0-I/AAAAAAAABVw/1BlNg5p_FSw/s400/P1020850.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>http://justnw.blogspot.com/2011/03/first-flower-of-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Casey Knopik)1